Fragrance
TRIMETHYLTRICYCLODODECANYL FORMATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A polycyclic formate ester used as a specialty woody/camphoraceous fragrance fixative. Limited public data, polycyclic class scrutiny.
Trimethyltricyclododecanyl formate (CAS 58096-46-1) is a polycyclic (tricyclic) fused-ring formate ester used in perfumery for woody-camphoraceous fixative effects. Polycyclic fragrance molecules draw some environmental persistence scrutiny as a class. Public toxicology data for this specific compound are sparse; IFRA/RIFM govern use. Not on EU Annex II.
Function
Skin benefits
- Woody-camphoraceous perfumery fixative
Known concerns
- Polycyclic class environmental scrutiny
- Thin public dossier
- Formate hydrolysis
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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